CVOR Registered Nurse
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVOR RN)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM)
• On-Call: No
• Holiday Coverage: Possible holiday shifts required
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Experience Details:

  • Must be able to circulate in all services including CT, Vascular, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Colorectal, Robotics, Bariatric
  • Scrubbing vascular/general cases highly preferred
  • First-time travelers not preferred
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Multi-state RN license required at start of contract
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS (AHA)
  • Radiation badge (provided by agency)
• Local Radius Rule: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Facility
• Magnet Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 820
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free at Hagood Lot; Paid parking available near unit for night/weekend shifts

Important Notes

• Hurricane season runs June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time.
• Facility may call off traveler for 1 shift per 2-week pay period if needed.

Required Documentation & Compliance

Licensure & Background

• South Carolina RN license verification (primary source) required
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Background check within 1 year including: SSN trace, county checks, statewide, sex offender registry, national criminal, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed

Certifications

• BLS (AHA or ARC) required for all clinical staff
• ACLS (AHA) required for adult critical care units, cath lab, ER, ICU, interventional radiology, PACU, PCU, pre-op, observation units
• Radiation badge required for CVOR RNs and other specified roles
• Other certifications (PALS, TNCC, NIH Stroke, CHEMO, EFM) as applicable based on unit

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blind testing required prior to start
• Competency exam required; pediatric OR competency exam preferred for Peds OR but regular OR exam accepted

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if prior positive
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters may be needed for low titers
• Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Drug screen: 10-panel urine test within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption accepted (no declinations)
• COVID-19 vaccine highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system
• Passport-style badge photo required before start
• Radiation badge process must be initiated and received before starting clinical work
• Sterile Processing Techs have additional physical and lab requirements

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) at a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet hospital in Charleston, SC. The role requires 2+ years of experience circulating in multiple surgical specialties, with preference for scrubbing experience. Licensure and certifications must be current and compliant with facility standards. The position involves night shifts with no on-call duties but possible holiday coverage. Compliance with health, background, and competency requirements is mandatory.

This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and specific facility or manager names per request.